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Photograph of unidentified men and women in white dresses and tuxedoes, Henderson (Nev.), 1945-1955

Date

1945 to 1955

Description

Men and women pose for a photo, wearing white gowns and black tuxedoes. All of the individuals are unidentified and the occasion is also unclear. Inscription with image reads: "Daes installation"

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Photograph of Bette Sawyer with Home Preparedness Award, (Nev.), 1959-1967

Date

1959 to 1967

Description

Mrs. Bette Sawyer (right) and another unidentified woman stand together holding a sticker-like object that reads "this HOME is prepared for emergency." The unidentified woman also holds a brochure that reads: "How to earn your Home Preparedness Award."

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Photographs of guests at event in Las Vegas, (Nev.), circa 1960

Date

1959 to 1961

Description

Prominent guests chat at a function in Nevada, possibly the Governor's Ball. Individuals identified from left to right: 1. Bob Keyser/Kaiser, Deluca Importing Company, 2. Grant Sawyer, Gov. of Nevada, 3. Jan Peerce, LV singer and hotel performer, 4. Mrs. Peerce, Jan's wife, 5. Art Smith, Chairman of Board of Bank of NV & CEO of First Interstate Bank.

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Photograph of men and women dressed up at an unknown event, (Nev.), 1940-1960

Date

1940 to 1960

Description

Six women and three men stand together at an unknown event. All of the individuals are unidentified. They are all well-dressed in gowns or tuxedoes. Inscription with image reads: "Parker Chapter."

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Photograph of 1932 Class reunion, (Nev.), 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Eleven individuals sit and stand together, wearing badges that read "Class of 1932." Identified standing from left to right: "1. Unknown, 2. Adelene Bartlett, 3. Unknown, 4. Rex Garrett, 5. Lee Beatty, 6. Unknown, 7. Ted Homan, 8. Unknown. Identified seated from left to right: 1. George W., 2. Eva Adams, 3. Unknown." Inscription with photo reads: "Familiar faces"

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Photograph of Grace Kelly, Louella Parsons, and Sonja Henie, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Actress Grace Kelly (Princess of Monaco) pictured with screenwriter Louella Parsons, James McHugh, and actress Sonja Henie. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of woman in parking lot of Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1954

Date

1954

Description

Woman stands in the grass next to parked cars at the Sahara Hotel. The hotel's marquee sign is visible just behind her. The woman is unidentified but wears a dress with pockets and heels. Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of girls outside of building, Caliente (Nev.), 1910s

Date

1910 to 1919

Description

Two unidentified women in dresses stand outside of a wooden building in Caliente. The mountains are visible in the background.

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Photograph of Patsy Murphy on a tricycle at a gas station, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940-1941

Date

1940 to 1941

Description

Patsy Murphy riding her tricycle around Merlin S. Murphy's Gilmore Service Station. First located at 705 S. 5th St. on the Southeast corner of 5th & Garces.

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Photograph of women, Tonopah (Nev.), January 19, 1957

Date

1957-01-19

Archival Collection

Description

BPO DOES on the photograph of a group of women posing for a group picture for a celebration at Elks Lodge on Main Street, January 19, 1957

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